Manchester City defender Marc Guehi is ineligible to play in the EFL Cup final against Arsenal this Sunday. The 25-year-old centre-back joined City from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window for a fee of £65m, according to Sky Sports. Because Guehi appeared for Palace earlier in the competition, tournament rules prevent him from representing a second club in the same season.
City manager Pep Guardiola must reorganise his defence for the Wembley fixture without the England international. Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias are expected to start in the heart of the backline, per The Athletic. Arsenal enter the match seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993, while City aim for their seventh title in 11 years.
Guehi has started eight consecutive Premier League matches since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium. His absence leaves City without one of their most consistent performers from the recent winning run. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:30 GMT at the national stadium.
